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Full moon over historic Salen Castle in Turkey

Photographs show the full moon rising over the historical Şalen Castle, which is located on the peak of the Amanos Mountains in Hatay’s Iskenderun district. The castle has stood since the Hellenistic period and is located in the highland part of the Amanos Mountains. It is mentioned in historical records that it was used by the Byzantines and the Crusaders.

The audience was enchanted by the full moon rising above the Turkish flag waving on the summit of the castle, which can be reached by footpath.

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Lush Garden Survives Massive Forest Fire in Türkiye’s Bursa

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A devastating forest fire in Türkiye’s Bursa province reduced 100 hectares to ash, but one garden in Gürsu’s Karahıdır village remained untouched. Despite the destruction, Halil Kiraz’s 25-acre nectar orchard stood green and intact. Kiraz credited his drip irrigation system, firebreak road, regular maintenance, and almsgiving: “Everything turned to ash, but my garden remained green.”
The fire began on July 26, 2025, prompting the evacuation of 1,765 people. Now extinguished, the contrast of Kiraz’s green orchard amid scorched land has drawn widespread attention.

 

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